Hey TJ! It was awesome getting to meet you & film with you, glad you enjoyed the car. If anyone has more questions about the build feel free to reply to this comment, I’ll do my best to answer any unanswered questions!
No questions from me, just thank you for building this absolute work of art and showing the internet. I hope you enjoy every minute you get to spend driving your dream
@@ricepony33 That may be so, but you have to appreciate this guy's dedication to the system. CANbus can be a pain to work with if the loads and connections are not exactly the way the OEM harness is. Even wire impedance can be a factor. If he's not throwing any codes, I'd say this is a big W for him.
Because displacement doesn't really tell you how physically big an engine is. Yes it is of course a factor, but they are other factors too like engine design. Viper engine is a pushrod engine so its no where near as wide as it would be if it was DOHC. There are 7 liter Chevrolet pushrod V8s out there that are the same weight and same physical size an a 4 liter DOHC BMW S65 V8. Thats how much difference engine design makes to size.
16:50 this build has to be shown everywhere its incredible that such a young men created this by himself the build is so nice, it naturally attracted the haters in the comments. Its so clean that some people cant take it haha.
A little unknown fact while we're talking about Viper V10 powered FD's. A Japanese company named "Top Fuel" made some Dodge Viper conversion bodykits for the FD3S RX7 in the 90's. Pictures and videos are hard to find, but it's real.
Just wow, i remember when he started building this. And i like the finished product. I also own a FD RX7, but I went the 20b route. I've had it since 2006 and went 3 rotor in 2008. The hood on this car takes some getting use to but growing on me. I'm a fan, great job and I appreciate all the work he put in. Nice work, really cool.
All the purest complaining seem to be forgetting it's not their car, and this was his vision. I absolutely love it, people ragging itc couldn't build a popsicle stick doghouse 😂
Its all the little bits, having to redo all the heater ducts, and plumb in the servos etc, you dont normally hear about 👌 Clever guy, who can drive too! Nice build, hat goes off to you pal 🫡
As if a Viper wasn't bonkers enough... This needs to be on Autotopia LA. I am a controls engineer with 25 years in, and I have to comment how tidy the wiring is. Very good attention to detail and the wire gromming was excellent. You could pick a single wire and follow it all the way to every termination, almost without busting the loom. Well done sir.
Ok I have seen a lot of cool builds on the internet just like the rest of you. But WOW! That is amazing I bet that thing is a handful to drive. Amazing build Clayton and the look of it is amazing. You should take that to SEMA. People need to see that car! I am a 80's kid the RX-7 was such a cool car. The look of it is PERFECT!
Love the whole story behind the build. You talking about how you actually Build it up for 5 years from a shell 🐚 only.... You're a real motivation for me, to do the same, but imma try do my own build-up in 3 year now...... thank you for the motivation bro. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯😇😇😇😇😇
There's 400lbs difference just in the engines, plus another 100lbs in the transmission. There must be a lot of bracing in the back to make 1-3% weight shift
Wow. My favorite American car and favorite jdm in the most perfect beautifully built combo. I'd rather have this over a Lambo or Ferrari. Amazing work young man! 🏁😎👍
I love the car. I love the time and effort he has put into it. I don't love that a company charged him $5k for pieces of fiberglass that just screw to the side of the car with exposed screwheads. that company should be ashamed.
wow. I love these custom builds. I wish I had the time/money at different points in my life to do this..now i make good money but have a mortgage, kids, responsibilities, etc... and it would take a lot of saving/big loans to put that much cash into a build like that, when family comes first..not likely to happen. Awesome build, thanks for sharing!
Clayton I was watching your RUclips channel back in the day. I always wondered what happened to this build. Glad to see it on the road! Looks awesome! Did you continue with the RUclips channel? I looked back a few times and commented asking if it was continuing. I can’t remember the name of your channel now.
Hey Adrian! We mostly stopped making videos, just a big change in life direction. We have another video going up on the channel soon (@slighlymad) but we won’t be doing that much more going forward. Glad this came up in your feed for you to see it all finished!
@@slightlyMADcustoms yeah me too! It has crossed my mind quite a few times so was happy to exit pop up. Was just an algorithm thing. Hadn’t seen this channel before. I’ll look out for your vid
I like this build i do like all rotory motors but when you snap a FD, V8+ swaps are a must! reliable and fast. AWD option is also usually pair with these upgrade.
This is top 5 coolest cars I’ve ever seen/heard 😮😍🫨 It’s so beautiful and crazy. Not huge on the yellow though. A good deep red/burgundy or even just blacked out would be amazing! Then black out the rims as well with yellow calipers
Gen 1 viper ran 12.6 @113mph... Wild to think i built an 03 c class thats faster for only 10-11.5k including 4.5k car cost but I'd still choose yours 🤤
One of the most overlooked things about all generations of rx7 from the first to the third is the engine compartment, for being one of the smallest displacement engines they have massive engine bays that can fit some of the largest motors pretty easily.
Hey TJ! It was awesome getting to meet you & film with you, glad you enjoyed the car. If anyone has more questions about the build feel free to reply to this comment, I’ll do my best to answer any unanswered questions!
No questions from me, just thank you for building this absolute work of art and showing the internet. I hope you enjoy every minute you get to spend driving your dream
Thank you for taking the time to film with me.
@@Ebb1337 thank you for watching this interview
No questions, just wanted to say this is an impressive build!
Ty for sharing this wonderful machine with us. Very impressed bro.
Very humble guy. He acts like this is so easy. 99% of us couldn’t replicate what he has done here. He’s very smart you can tell. Polite too.
I can’t imagine creating that electric system. It is a nightmare. But the car is pure perfection. Congrats.
It would have been easier to go motec or haltec.
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@@ricepony33 That may be so, but you have to appreciate this guy's dedication to the system. CANbus can be a pain to work with if the loads and connections are not exactly the way the OEM harness is. Even wire impedance can be a factor. If he's not throwing any codes, I'd say this is a big W for him.
@@superezbz definitely, just surprised he didn’t go with a full wired kit.
The fact that it fits in there though 😮😮😮
Yeah 😮 big engine
I am using a Mercedes M120 V12 for my project 😎
Right, the engine bay doesnt look stressed for space.
Only because no one else is gonna do it......That's what she said.
Because displacement doesn't really tell you how physically big an engine is. Yes it is of course a factor, but they are other factors too like engine design. Viper engine is a pushrod engine so its no where near as wide as it would be if it was DOHC.
There are 7 liter Chevrolet pushrod V8s out there that are the same weight and same physical size an a 4 liter DOHC BMW S65 V8. Thats how much difference engine design makes to size.
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I think that Jay Leno would be interested in this!
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Rx-7 with Viper motor interesting!👌
It’s the craziest build I’ve ever filmed in Canada
@@magnacars Just when I thought the Honda Civic with Corvette motor was insane.
The viper is light already it just with small diet lol I swear
What about the Honda accord with the hell cat motor in it? Crazy crazy builds out here man. Love it!!
You get all my thumps and toes up.. I’ve seen a 20b turbo,a 4 rotor and LS swap rx7 but a viper motor swap is the shit. You have my full props bro.
Crazy at a young age he had this much dedication to build that car and went for it take notes young ones this guy will be successful.
Thanks for showing this, clean & insane! Really unique build!
Glad you like it!
That things sic for being built by such a young man, I'm hella impressed the amount of detail. And the fact it even runs and runs good.. hell ya bro
Beautiful machine and worth every penny spent. Enjoy that thing and drive it as much as you can.
You gota be slightly mad to come up with this insanity, happy to see it finished.
That's what I told him haha, thanks for watching mate
16:50 this build has to be shown everywhere
its incredible that such a young men created this by himself
the build is so nice, it naturally attracted the haters in the comments.
Its so clean that some people cant take it haha.
A little unknown fact while we're talking about Viper V10 powered FD's. A Japanese company named "Top Fuel" made some Dodge Viper conversion bodykits for the FD3S RX7 in the 90's. Pictures and videos are hard to find, but it's real.
Just wow, i remember when he started building this. And i like the finished product. I also own a FD RX7, but I went the 20b route. I've had it since 2006 and went 3 rotor in 2008. The hood on this car takes some getting use to but growing on me. I'm a fan, great job and I appreciate all the work he put in. Nice work, really cool.
All the purest complaining seem to be forgetting it's not their car, and this was his vision. I absolutely love it, people ragging itc couldn't build a popsicle stick doghouse 😂
Putting a v8 in fd is a slap in the face, but putting a v10 in one is impressive
Great job TJ. The dedication is worth the appreciation. ❤
Nothing tells us: “Because I can” better than this video 😮
Its all the little bits, having to redo all the heater ducts, and plumb in the servos etc, you dont normally hear about 👌
Clever guy, who can drive too!
Nice build, hat goes off to you pal 🫡
Amazing build. Great video Magnacars!
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Favourite car in Calgary!
Stoked you did a video about it. Been thinking about this best since driven show.
I would think RAM air might look better.
Awesome video Clayton is fucking bad ass, and so are you for finding him and giving him recognition.
As if a Viper wasn't bonkers enough... This needs to be on Autotopia LA. I am a controls engineer with 25 years in, and I have to comment how tidy the wiring is. Very good attention to detail and the wire gromming was excellent. You could pick a single wire and follow it all the way to every termination, almost without busting the loom. Well done sir.
I love this vid man ❤️ great guy and great interview man!!
So damn sick man, great work ! So happy you got your dream car
The fact he built everything says alot . This guy will go far in life . Most youg people would pay someone to do this . Thats amazing you did this
Ok I have seen a lot of cool builds on the internet just like the rest of you. But WOW! That is amazing I bet that thing is a handful to drive. Amazing build Clayton and the look of it is amazing. You should take that to SEMA. People need to see that car! I am a 80's kid the RX-7 was such a cool car. The look of it is PERFECT!
This is the coolest build I’ve ever seen 💯
I’m glad you like it
Love the whole story behind the build. You talking about how you actually Build it up for 5 years from a shell 🐚 only....
You're a real motivation for me, to do the same, but imma try do my own build-up in 3 year now...... thank you for the motivation bro.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯😇😇😇😇😇
There's 400lbs difference just in the engines, plus another 100lbs in the transmission. There must be a lot of bracing in the back to make 1-3% weight shift
Dude, why do I feel like this should’ve been done a long time ago this is a really good swap idea.
Absolutely SICK! I’ve never loved a build as much as I love this! Even the sound seems to fit the car so well. Well done, sir.
Glad you like it!
I'm glad this vid came up in my feed. Great interview, awesome car!
Glad you enjoyed it! Many more interviews coming
True Technician honor, salute to you brother because you put in work, true passion, mind blown.
This is the best solo build I've ever seen. So dope.
This is SO COOOL, never seen such swap like that,simply put EPIC!
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i dont know how to feel. i started doing what he is but....... hes 10 years younger, and he already did it. .. wow props
Great Build is an UNDERSTATMENT !
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We need more Viper swaps. Viper Swapped S14 and now Viper Swapped RX7 and Viper Swapped XJR
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I wonder if it can fit in a miata?
MVP🪽.
Such a huge toy. Welldone to a wellplayed.
thanks for watching the interview
Super smart dude and beautiful build. Well done
Glad you like it
Seen this viper on a short has to find it to hear it turn on thanks for the video
Wow. My favorite American car and favorite jdm in the most perfect beautifully built combo. I'd rather have this over a Lambo or Ferrari. Amazing work young man! 🏁😎👍
I love the car. I love the time and effort he has put into it. I don't love that a company charged him $5k for pieces of fiberglass that just screw to the side of the car with exposed screwheads. that company should be ashamed.
Well done! And the way you got it achive is the most honorable ❤ well done, homi well done!!
Ps: the interviewer can't stop giggling 😂 and me too
Awesome, totally awesome. Totally respect that 'some team could build it faster but I made this by myself' attitude. Swimming in that same swamp 😁
How Come This Doesnt Have More Views This is Awesome
An RX7 with a Viper V10? That’s a potent mix…gives me the heabie jeebies.
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Naw it's not in a viper probably way safer
What a car! Love the sound. The meticulous nature of this lad is admirable. Girlfriend must be a saint.
wow. I love these custom builds. I wish I had the time/money at different points in my life to do this..now i make good money but have a mortgage, kids, responsibilities, etc... and it would take a lot of saving/big loans to put that much cash into a build like that, when family comes first..not likely to happen. Awesome build, thanks for sharing!
Clayton I was watching your RUclips channel back in the day. I always wondered what happened to this build. Glad to see it on the road! Looks awesome! Did you continue with the RUclips channel? I looked back a few times and commented asking if it was continuing. I can’t remember the name of your channel now.
Hey Adrian! We mostly stopped making videos, just a big change in life direction. We have another video going up on the channel soon (@slighlymad) but we won’t be doing that much more going forward. Glad this came up in your feed for you to see it all finished!
@@slightlyMADcustoms yeah me too! It has crossed my mind quite a few times so was happy to exit pop up. Was just an algorithm thing. Hadn’t seen this channel before. I’ll look out for your vid
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I like this build i do like all rotory motors but when you snap a FD, V8+ swaps are a must! reliable and fast. AWD option is also usually pair with these upgrade.
This is top 5 coolest cars I’ve ever seen/heard 😮😍🫨 It’s so beautiful and crazy. Not huge on the yellow though. A good deep red/burgundy or even just blacked out would be amazing! Then black out the rims as well with yellow calipers
Beautiful car and very sweet! Great job
Great video !
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Better than the car is the man behind it.. Loveable person great character, really respect 🥋
Hell yeah man, super cool!!! 🤩👍🤘🔥
Gen 1 viper ran 12.6 @113mph... Wild to think i built an 03 c class thats faster for only 10-11.5k including 4.5k car cost but I'd still choose yours 🤤
Sick build! This is a gen 3 though, closer to high 10’s low 11’s in this configuration
I'm in awe... this work of art is ABSOLUTELY AMAZIN' LOOKING.
Now SWAPS are getting CRAZY 💀 beautiful ❤
This and the Rotary Ferrari I interviewed a few months back are my favourites
This blew my mind, I don't always like weird swaps but this combination is actually very nice!
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Wow amazing craftmanship! Well done. Amazing car.
Sweet ride, but weird how the V10 doesn’t sound nearly as good as say an LS swap
I got to see this car in person at a car show! It’s absolutely stunning car 🔥
I had to Fast Forward to a shot under the hood, before I started watching… just to see if they were serious. Beautiful Job
Wow. Beyond impressive!!!!
Who's here because the Instagram story blue balls you with no engine sounds.
Me.
Respect for that build
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That's a smashing build for $100k.
What a genuine cool guy
One of the most overlooked things about all generations of rx7 from the first to the third is the engine compartment, for being one of the smallest displacement engines they have massive engine bays that can fit some of the largest motors pretty easily.
Beautiful! Amazing! Congrats! 👏🏽
Thank you!! 😊
This build is Bananas 🍌 😳
💯👌🏾
So innovative, this is amazing
Good job. I have no love for or attachment to rotaries, so this is an upgrade in every way.
just from the title this is gonna be awesome
Ayo. This is so wild.🔥🔥💯
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I thought this video was fake that's freaking un real and I'm proud of that build that's what's u call insane
Very well done 👏
Funny thing is that I've always believed the new RX7 looked like a mini Viper.
Sounds pretty sweet!
I wonder what the wet weight is vs the gen the Viper...cant see this being that much lighter than a viper
What a beautiful build
Beautiful build
It really is!
Geez that sounds so amazing
Sick build and very inspiring and motivational.💯🔥🔥🔥
Glad you liked it!!
just watched scraplifes videos on their viper swapped 240sx its amazing what that engine can fit in
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Scraplife got some sweet builds. The hellcat swapped Z is gnarly too
Normally I hate when people take the rotors out but this is sick
Cool video and great car
I'm impressed he's work, but I'm a pure JDM guy i love the Rotary Engine still. BTW Good work👍👍👍
Wow!!! What a beast!! So nicely done!!!!
Nice, that made me smile.
i guess it is reliable now 😅
haha thank you for watching Christopher
Rx-10 I love it awesome well done
Such a great story! Thanks for sharing.
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What a glorious merging of machines! All hail the Omnissiah!
Wild build!
Amazing work!
🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼😎☮️🍀
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Dude his wire work very 👍 nice
Rotary engines are really cool, in term of power and sound but bro.... V10 is King 👑 handsdown for the owner 🤝